The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched its first training program on intercultural dialogue in collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The program targets professionals working in museums and heritage site management as part of the “Fostering Positive Social Transformations in AlUla” project.
The sessions will take place via Zoom every Thursday between Sept. 18 and Oct. 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (GMT+2).
Notably, the program will bring together representatives from museums and World Heritage sites, particularly those working in public engagement, education, and learning.
The training focuses on basic concepts in intercultural communication theory and practical applications for facilitating dialogue based on the “living museum model.” This model aims to support the key role of museums and heritage sites as engaging platforms for exchange and understanding between visitors, and to leverage heritage and handicrafts as a driving force for dialogue between different cultures.
UNESCO called on interested applicants to apply by Sept. 5 through the link below:
Accepted participants will be notified one week before the course begins.
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